General Impression
BurstNET Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in internet solutions and webhosting. The privately held company, based in Pennsylvania, services clientele in over 100 countries around the world. BurstNET began in 1991 as a computer hardware/software retail firm and distributorship. Shortly after incorporating in late 1996, the company quickly made the transition to providing internet services. BurstNET established itself in the industry prior to the explosion of the web hosting market. The company has experienced exceptional growth and currently hosts 5000+ dedicated servers and co-located machines, 5000+ Virtual Private Servers (VPS), and millions of websites.
BurstNET helps individuals and businesses establish a presence on the Internet with low-cost solutions, and offers services that allow them to seamlessly migrate to higher end services as their internet presence matures and expands. BurstNET has pioneered the evolution of cost-effective Web hosting services, and is known to provide the highest published bandwidth allowances in the virtual hosting market. BurstNET offers comprehensive Web Hosting solutions, including shared hosting, dedicated, and colocation services.
The primary revenue source of the firm is derived from providing clientele with a presence on the Internet in the form of a Web site. A Web site, which consists of information and data unique to each particular client that is stored on a computer (a.k.a "server"), allows the client to make information concerning its business, operations, products and services widely available over the Internet to other Internet users. Typically, BurstNET provides the high-end computers where our clients' Web site information is stored on a shared basis with other clientele. Larger clientele may opt for a whole computer system dedicated to provide their needs for large capacity usage and higher visitor traffic. For clientele with the resources and knowledge to provide/operate their own computer equipment and software, BurstNET offers facility space leasing, providing them with space to house their equipment, in our Network Data Center. Finally, BurstNET offers an expanding menu of extra features and add-ons, such as E-Commerce (Enabling our clients to conduct transactions with their customers and vendors over the Internet), Domain Name Registration Services Nation-Wide Dial-Up & Regional Wireless and Dedicated Access (Internet connections), and Reseller Services (Anonymous & branded backend marketing of BurstNET services).
With innovations in control panel technology, and hosting package offerings, BurstNET continues to stay one step ahead of the competition. The high quality packages offered are considered some of the best values in the industry. BurstNET prides itself with a high level of technical support presented to clients. Case in point: The company was one of the first hosting firms to offer real-time ICQ & AIM Messaging and Chat support services. BurstNET is one of the few hosting firms to offer both Unix & Windows NT solutions. The company's data backup and storage methods allow for quick recovery in the form of daily, weekly and monthly files in case of data loss. All BurstNET equipment and servers are owned by the company and housed in the state of the art BurstNET Network Operations Center (NOC) in Scranton PA, USA. There are thousands of Web Hosting companies in the industry, mostly smaller firms, but very few actual Data Centers. BurstNET is one of a handful of Web Hosting companies that actually owns and maintains its own Data Center.
The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts web hosting market yearly revenues increasing from $4.8 billion at the end of 2001 to nearly $20.8 billion by the end of 2006*. U.S. co-location hosting market will increase from nearly $1.2 billion in 2001 to more than $2.6 billion in 2006*. Small to medium sized companies find an outsourced hosting solution more cost-effective, because they typically lack the technology expertise, IT resources, capital, personnel, or ability to bear the time-to-market and operating risks to install, maintain and monitor their own web servers and Internet connectivity. The cost to install and maintain a web server in-house for a business can sometimes cost 100x that of an outsourced solution with a Web hosting company such as BurstNET.
Along with our end-user/retail clientele, the company has an extensive network of resellers and web developers that market BurstNET services. Many Web Hosting companies private label BurstNET services to provide their own line of Web Hosting and Internet solutions. BurstNET is the back-end to many well-known firms in the industry.
Burstnet General Service OfferingsSoftware Licensing- Cpanel/WHM
- Virtuozzo
- Fantastico
- NetBAQ Backup
- DirectAdmin
- Plesk
- ServerCP
Data Center Services- Managed Hosting
- Virtual Server (VPS)
- Managed Servers
- Closeout Servers
- Co-Location
- Reseller Packages
- Mail Hosting
-SQL Database Hosting
Additional Services- Domain Registration
- SSL Certificates
- Backup/Storage
- Spam/Virus Protection
- Firewall Service
- Voice-over-IP (VOIP)
Sales Programs- Resale Program
- Affiliate Program
Networking/Consulting- Wireless Networking
- Network Cabling/Wiring
- Network Design/Installation
- Consulting/Support Service
- PBX/IP Phone Systems
Internet Access Services- Residential Dial-Up
- Residential T1/FE
- Residential Wireless
- Business Dial-Up
- Business PTP/Bridging/VPN
- Business Wireless
- Business T1/DS3/OC3/FE/GIGE
- HotSpot (WIFI) Access
- Multi-Tenant Buildings
Additional Product Lines- NOCSTER - Budget
- NOCSOFT - Software
Development- Website Design
- Ecommerce Integration
- Software Programming
- Search Engine Marketing
MANAGED DEDICATED SERVERS BurstNET Managed Dedicated Servers are a perfect solution for popular sites, a large company, an ecommerce website, or reseller/hosting providers. Hosting services on a shared server are sometimes not enough to allow you the kind of control, configuration, power, and accessibility that you require. When such is the case, you need to consider a dedicated server solution. You can fully control account setups, software installations, user modifications, and data backups. For a lower price than some Web Hosting companies' larger packages, with BurstNET you can operate your own Dedicated Server!
BurstNET will handle building the server to your specifications, install the operating system, and configure ordered system software. BurstNET Dedicated Servers are built with Intel processors, and only major name brand components. BurstNET will maintain all hardware, and monitor your server 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
VIRTUAL PRIVATE SERVERSLinux is the traditional VPS web hosting platform, that is extremely reliable and robust. Our most affordable and reliable VPS hosting packages are Linux based, with prices starting at only $5.95 per month! Available operating systems include: CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, & Gentoo. Control panel software is optionally available on all Linux VPS hosting accounts, including; - CPanel, DirectAdmin, & Plesk. Our Linux VPS hosting accounts currently run on the vePortal platform.
Windows 2003/2008 Server VPS hosting provides specific options not available on our LINUX hosting platforms, such as ASP, MS-SQL, MS-Access, .NET Framework, and ASP.NET. Windows 2003/2008 Server VPS hosting, as opposed to Linux VPS hosting, is only advantageous if you require one or some of the features listed above. Plesk, the Windows control panel software, is optionally available on all Windows 2003/2008 Server VPS accounts. Our Windows 2003/2008 Server VPS hosting accounts currently run on the SolusVM platform, with prices starting at only $7.95 per month.
BURSTNET NetBAQ EXTERNAL STORAGE SERVICEBurstNET Technologies, Inc. NetBAQ EXTERNAL STORAGE service is a secure, highly customizable online data storage, access, backup/restore, and data sharing solution for consumers and businesses with several possible interfaces and options to backup, retrieve, and manipulate your data on the web. The service supports connectivity from most operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac, & Unix. The BurstNET Data Center provides you with a secure location for storing your most important files where you can have access to them anywhere, anytime, using any operating system!
Data Center
The 11,000 square foot BurstNET Data Center facility contains everything needed to ensure your mission-critical Internet operation is functioning at the highest perfomance levels. A full list of features/services in usage in the Network Operations Center is found below.
Network Operations Center FeaturesConnectivityThe network is connected via 10-Gigabit Ethernet Wavelength handoff(s) on redundant/dual-path DWDM fiber-optic transport connections to XO Communications and Zayo Bandwidth.
Failsafe Power SupplyOur Network Operations Center currently has 1200amps 480V & 800amps 208V 3-Phase power currently available from PP&L (Pennsylvania Power & Electric). With multiple fuel tanks on-site, the generators are capable of running without refueling for approximately 48 hours.
SecurityRestricted access to the Network Operations Center is monitored by qualified personnel 24 hours a day, every day. Visitors and clientele are only allowed on-site if escorted by Network Operations Center staff. The entire Network Operations Center is monitored, ensuring prompt response and thorough coverage to fire or security alarms. We supply all our Network Operations Center customers with advanced firewall, encryption, intrusion detection and other security measures. BurstNET maintains a full digital video surveillance system of the Network Operations Center, with full on-site and off-site recording.
EnvironmentPrecision-controlled raised floor air conditioning systems protect and cool mission-critical servers and equipment in the Network Operations Center. The facility is controlled by multiple 30-Ton APC/Airflow, 20-Ton Liebert, & 20-Ton Data Aire dual-compresser redundant systems. These systems provide a virtually dust-free and particle-free computing environment, with temperature, humidity, and air-quality regulation.
Backup SystemsBurstNET automatically provides backup data services to all shared hosting clientele. Services are also optionally available to all dedicated, virtual private server (vps), and co-location clientele. Windows and Linux systems store zipped copies of server system files and client data files, for simple server rebuilding. Off-site/remote backup services are available as well.
24x7x365 MonitoringThe Network Operations Center uses industry-standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and provides round-the-clock monitoring of all hardware, including routers, switches, UPS systems, and servers. The Network Operations Center also monitors power, environmental factors (such as temperature and humidity), generator status, and network connectivity. All critical services/ports can be monitored, including FTP, HTTP, SMTP, HTTPS, SSH, TELNET, and POP3. We provide network monitoring of the Local Area Network, Internet connectivity (all routers, switches, and wiring), and the Internet backbone via MRTG. Our close and constant communication with our upstream backbone providers ensures that our customers have constant access to high-performance Internet connections. Failure on any monitoring service results in audible alarms, LAN messages, and alerting our staff paging system. BurstNET offers remote cold boot hardware for dedicated server and co-location clients, with private, password protected, web based access.
SoftwareThe Network Operations Center utilizes the CentOS Linux operating system on the majority of servers present. CentOS Linux is a highly configurable system, and well known for speed and stability. CentOS Linux servers have been documented to remain operating for up to one year at a time without even requiring a reboot. The Apache Web Server nicely compliments the CentOS Linux Operating System. The majority of remaining servers operate on the Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server operating system, with Internet Information Server Web Server. Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server provides a system that simplifies database, application, and visual effect programming. BurstNET also supports FreeBSD, Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian operating systems. CPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, vePortalw/OpenVZ, & Virtuozzo control panels compliment the default operatins systems.
HardwareThe Network Operations Center utilizes ONLY top name brand hardware. The network is centered on Cisco 6500-series border/core routers and 4900M switches, connecting via Gigabit Ethernet (1000mbps) to the Cisco 6500-series aggregation switches. Hewlett Packard Procurve & Extreme Summit 24/48/4 managed distribution switches comprise the power and stability of the internal network, operating at 10/100/1000 mbps switched ethernet speeds. The network is protected from Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attacks via Cisco Guard protection systems. Hardware utilized in the facility is comprised of name brands, including the following: Intel, Asus, Supermicro, AMD, Adaptec, Cisco, Kingston, Micron, Crucial, 3Ware, Maxtor, Abit, Western-Digital, Seagate, Hitachi, Dell, Realtec, & Belkin, APC, Tripp-Lite, Powerware, & Liebert. Facility monitoring is provided by a Geovision Digital Video System over Sony & Panasonic CCTV cameras.
Conclusion
Useful links:
SharedServersVPSColocationOrder nowControl PanelContact
No official Blog yet!
